On Friday 5 November 2021 Mr Alan Robertson was confirmed as the 267th Master of the Royal Company of Merchants at the Kirking of the Master service in St Giles’ Cathedral. Alan is a chartered surveyor and spent the majority of his 35 career with international real estate services firm JLL, initially in Scotland where he […]
Following the Stated Meeting of the Company on Thursday 7th October, a copy portrait of the Rev. Robert Cunningham by John A Horsburgh, was unveiled by his great great nephew, Captain Christopher Hall. The Master, Peter Hillier indicated that the Rev. Cunningham was the founder of the Edinburgh Institution, which became Melville College and then […]
Cate Smith is an artist based in Edinburgh, and a beneficiary of The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh, Sir John Foster Fraser Fund. She completed a BA(Hons) Painting at Edinburgh College of Art in 2013 and a MLitt Fine Art (Painting) at Glasgow School of Art in 2014 and is currently […]
We are delighted that our Members’ Dinner will go ahead this year, in the Hall, on Friday 10 December 2021. Members are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. The ticket price for the dinner remains at £100 per person and the dress code is black tie. On this occasion, we will be entertained by […]
Friday 29th October, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. To celebrate our return to the Hall we bring you an entertaining and informative event, to help you get your Thanksgiving/Festive preparations underway. This guided tasting event is being run by Swirl, Sip and Socialise, who will guide us through the tasting which will feature a classic sparkling wine, a […]
On 8 June 2020 David Sole gave a presentation for the Merchant Company on how it is essential to understand what diversity and inclusion really mean to be able to realise the benefits that a diverse workforce can have for organisational performance and outcomes. David needed little introduction for our audience of Company Members and guests. […]
Want to know more about the Merchant Company? Come along to a virtual presentation on Tuesday 15th June at 5.45pm for 6.00pm. You will hear from our members who will provide an overview and learn more about the benefits of membership including: Becoming a member of the most prestigious business group in the capital Networking with business […]
A sunny Friday evening brought a large group of Company members together virtually to celebrate the history, cultural significance and healing qualities of Gin and its various tonics from those good people at Edinburgh Gin and Ian Macleod Distillers. Philip and Mia educated us on the processes and wizardry of master distiller Dave, in bringing […]
Tuesday 8th June 5.45pm for 6.00pm With more and more organisations embarking on diversity programmes today, this talk will explain why it’s essential to understand what that truly means and the various benefits that a diverse workforce (or membership) can have on organisational performance and outcomes. This event will give our members, their friends and professional […]
Friday 14th May, 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. Following on from the success of our festive Wine and Cheese Tasting and subsequent requests from the membership we have arranged a Gin Tasting to get us ready for these light spring and summer nights. This tasting event is being run by Ian Macleod Distillers, a Scottish, family-owned […]
